Herzing University-Kenner
School Highlights
- Herzing University-Kenner serves 381 students (48% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 55%.
- Herzing University-Kenner is one of 5 community colleges within Jefferson County, LA.
- The nearest community college to Herzing University-Kenner is Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus (3.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Herzing University-Kenner places among the top 20% of community colleges in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Herzing University-Kenner | (LA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 19 staff | 26 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 381 students | 1,493 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 181 students | 382 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 200 students | 1,111 students |
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| # Undergraduate Students | 177 students | 291 students |
| # Graduate Students | 4 students | 4 students |
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| % Asian | 3% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% |
| % Black | 53% | 35% |
| % White | 33% | 45% |
| % Two or more races | - | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 6% | 9% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.66 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $45,100 | $28,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Herzing University-Kenner is Louisiana Technical College-Jefferson Campus (3.6 miles away).
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